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Duke's Better Life


Duke’s Better Life
By Nina Caldwell
Age 10

Duke was a dog
In pitiful condition
Tried to smile
Nobody even looked
One mistake
Cute dogs on both sides
Beat up, rough breed
Tender sweet heart
Nobody noticed
Until one day
One rainy day
They came
Two people
That loved him as their own
One even cried
He knew they love HIM
Now the cute dogs
Were passed by
That pitiful, beat up
Duke was finally loved

To Duke, this is him,
This is how I first saw him.

*Duke was adopted on Sunday, May 23rd. Duke suffered multiple wounds from being attacked by another dog. Animal control brought him in after having been to the vet for treatment. He is a wonderful, friendly and handsome boy.

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    A Very Nice Poem Nina.
    Keep Writing. You Are Gifted In That Way.
    Duke Has Been Celebrated by Your Poetry.
    Duke Has A Home Now And A Poem To Inhabit.
    Peace&Love
    Bill

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  2. ScottDecember 16, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Great poem and glad Duke has found the happy home he deserves!

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